Bijnor, August 17: A 17-year-old girl was allegedly raped by her father for over a year here, police said on Saturday. The victim's mother filed a complaint against her husband on Friday, Circle Officer Anjani Kumar Chaturvedi said.

In the complaint, she alleged that her husband had raped their daughter on several occasions in the past year. When she confronted her husband, he gave triple talaq to her and fled, the CO said. Uttar Pradesh Shocker: 2-Year-Old Girl Dies as Man Throws Her Into Drain After Failed ‘Rape Attempt’, Accused Arrested.

Based on her complaint, an FIR was lodged, and the accused was arrested on Saturday. Further investigation is underway, the CO added.

Women and Child Helpline Numbers:

Childline India – 1098; Women’s Helpline – 181; National Commission for Women Helpline – 112; National Commission for Women Helpline Against Violence – 7827170170; Police Women / Senior Citizen Helpline – 1091/ 1291; Missing Child and Women – 1094.